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Black pepper farming involves cultivating the perennial vine Piper nigrum in hot, humid tropical climates with well-drained soils (pH 5.5-6.5) and ample rainfall, using support structures like trees or poles for climbing, propagating via cuttings, and providing consistent moisture and organic matter for high yields. Key aspects include choosing the right cultivars (like Karimunda in India), proper planting in pits with compost, managing pests (mealybugs), and post-harvest handling for quality. This video provides a general overview of black pepper cultivation: Related video thumbnail 1m Business Ideas English YouTube • 10 Nov 2024 Site Selection & Soil Climate: Hot, humid tropics with 1250-2000 mm rainfall. Soil: Well-drained, red laterite or loamy soils with pH 5.5–6.5. Location: Traditionally grown in India's Western Ghats (Kerala, Karnataka). Propagation & Planting Method: Use cuttings from runner shoots, planted in polybags with a mix of sand, soil, coir dust, and cow dung. Support: Plant near support trees (like Murikku) or concrete/PVC poles. Planting: In pits with rich organic matter (compost), often in raised beds to prevent waterlogging, planted facing northeast. Watch this video to see modern methods for planting black pepper: Related video thumbnail 58s TECHNOLOGIA YouTube • 16 Feb 2025 Care & Maintenance Watering: Keep soil moist, especially for cuttings. Fertilization: Use organic manure (cow dung, compost). Pest Control: Use non-toxic insecticides for pests like mealybugs. Mulching: Apply mulch around the base for moisture retention. This video explains how to provide essential nutrients to your plants: Related video thumbnail 49s Amyra Farms YouTube • 7 Jan 2026 Harvesting & Processing Maturity: Can take up to 4 years to produce fruit. Harvesting: Pick ripe berries (often green to red). Processing: Dry the berries, which turn black, for market. Key Varieties (India) Popular: Karimunda, Kottanadan (high oleoresin), Narayakodi, Kalluvally, Malligesara. Improved: Panniyur-1, Sreekara, Subhakara. Economic Potential High-value spice with strong domestic and international demand, offering lucrative opportunities. Black Pepper cultivation In Kerala - PepperHub Black Pepper cultivation In Kerala * Soil and Climate. Black pepper is cultivated to a large extent in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil... PepperHub BLACK PEPPER A well distributed annual rainfall of 1250–2000 mm is considered ideal for black pepper. Black pepper can be grown in a wide range... Spices Board Horticulture :: Spice Crops :: Pepper - TNAU Agritech Portal Black pepper, the king of spices, is obtained from the perennial climbing vine, Piper nigrum which is indigenous to the tropical f... TNAU Agritech Portal Show all